Ahmad Vahidi Iran's defense minister Ahmad Vahidi unveils 32 scientific and research projects conducted at Malek Ashtar Industrial University.
Ahmed Shafik Ahmed Shafik, the Prime Minister of Egypt, announces that the Government will release more than 200 political prisoners.
People's Republic of China Authorities in the People's Republic of China crack down on political activists as calls spread online for a "Jasmine Revolution" on Sunday.
Tunisian president Thousands of political prisoners of former President of Tunisia Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali are released in Tunisia.
Wisconsin Governor Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker rejects union concessions on the state budget as protests continue in the state capital.
Madagascar The return of former Madagascan President Marc Ravalomanana, in exile in South Africa, is blocked by the government on the island. Tear gas is fired to disperse supporters at the international airport.
United States The United States vetoes a draft of a U.N. Security Council resolution critical of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
International Petroleum Investment Company International Petroleum Investment Company makes a $4billion bid for the remaining 53% of shares of Compañía Española de Petróleos.
Iran Iranian director Asghar Farhadi wins three awards, including the Golden Bear, for his film "Nader and Simin, A Separation" as the 61st Berlin International Film Festival ends. There are other winners from Argentina, Albania, Germany and Hungary.
Tear gas Police shoot tear gas and water cannons as thousands of people protest against an authorized neo-Nazi march in Dresden.
Spain Thousands of people rally in Spanish municipality of Bilbao calling for the legalization of the new separatist party Sortu.
Israeli–Palestinian conflict Demonstrators gather outside the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to protest yesterday's U.S. veto at the United Nations and call for an end to the “US-supported occupation”.
8 Palestinians are injured while on restricted lands when their anti-barrier protests are broken up by Israeli forces using live ammunition and tear gas among other agents to disperse the protesters.
Ivory Coast At least two people are killed in the Ivory Coast after Ivorian forces open fire on protesters urging the resignation of President Laurent Gbagbo.
Civil war A businessman calls for help from Benghazi, saying hospitals are overwhelmed and blood is running out.
Libyan exiles claim that the total death toll could be as high as 120 with reports that snipers have fired at funerals in Benghazi.
Human Rights Watch claims that Libyan security forces have killed 84 people over the past three days.